Will there be a future for avocados in the Sacramento Delta region?

Pears, almonds, cherries, and wine grapes are the main fruit and nut crops grown in California's Sacramento Delta region. This unique region is formed…

Pricing softens and availability increases on old-crop Mexican limes

The lime supply being harvested is now reaching the end of the old crop season. "This means that there will be fruit with less shelf life, lighter…

Winter weather slows down demand for produce and may affect Florida cabbage

A rare winter storm has dropped snow from Texas to North Florida. This cold snap is the result of a disruption in the polar vortex, a ring of cold air usually…

Florida citrus commission advances hlb-resistant crops and boosts marketing

The Florida Citrus Commission (FCC), the governing entity of the Florida Department of Citrus, has been actively engaging in strategies to combat Huanglongbing…

Canadian demand for jackfruit and papaya strengthens ahead of Lunar New Year

As the Lunar New Year on January 29th gets closer, demand is starting to pick up for certain fruits such as papaya and jackfruit. "Fruit is generally…

Strong strawberry crop poised for Valentine’s Day

California Giant Berry Farms shared a strawberry crop update forecasting strong volumes of organic and conventionally grown strawberries in the weeks…

NoKota Packers celebrates 45 years in potatoes

NoKota Packers Inc. announced the celebration of the company's 45th anniversary as it closed out a successful year and the official launch of a new…

Registration open for Consumer Connection Conference

How can produce marketers discover the best ways to communicate the appeal of fruits and vegetables to boost sales and grow consumption? At the…

Viva Fresh celebrates 10th anniversary

This year, the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Viva Fresh Produce Expo in Houston from April…

Pazazz apple and American Institute for Cancer Research partner to encourage healthy eating

This February during National Cancer Prevention Month, Honeybear Brands® Pazazz® apple is inviting shoppers to check out the American Institute for Cancer…

Farm Bureau honors Collin Peterson and Mark Haney for agricultural leadership

Collin Peterson, former Minnesota congressional leader, and Mark Haney, past president of the Kentucky Farm Bureau, have been honored with the American…

21% sales lift through Instacart ads targeting Millennials and Gen Z

In a recent presentation at the National Retail Federation's Big Show in New York, Jamie Decker, VP omni activation of Del Monte Foods, outlined the company's…

Fresh Express adds eight new salad kits at Tops Friendly Markets

Fresh Express has expanded its product line at Tops Friendly Markets, adding eight new salad varieties to its existing range, bringing the total number of SKUs…

Fibers from potato, banana, and Boston lab-grown cotton reshape sustainable textiles

In an era where sustainability is paramount, the agricultural and apparel industries are witnessing the emergence of groundbreaking materials. A…

More sweet potatoes will be on the way from Brazil to Europe soon

More sweet potatoes will be on the way from Brazil to Europe from next month to meet the growing winter demand. This comes after rains in Brazil at the…

Jannie de Wet (Môreson Trust) about the Mortru brand:

"Our main goal isn’t price or quality; it’s consistency”

For 95 years now, Môreson Trust has been nestled at the foot of the Hottentots-Holland Mountain in the Vyeboom Valley, Western Cape, South Africa. The…

Moroccan tomato growers' representative: Spanish threats raise no concerns

Tensions are not easing between Moroccan and Spanish tomato growers. The latest development is a statement by an official of the Spanish organization…

Dole and Eurasia join forces to promote quality and healthy living with vibrant New Year's event

On January 18, Dole and Changchun Eurasia Group hosted a lively New Year's event at Changchun Eurasia New Life Shopping Plaza. The event highlighted…

Harm Valckx, BPS and Pierre Hagenaars, Het Packhuys:

“More calm and fewer hands on the blueberry line”

"Automation is becoming increasingly important. It's becoming harder and harder to find good employees while labor costs keep rising," begins Pierre…

Photo report SIVAL 2025

SIVAL is over! The 38th edition ended on January 16th after three intense days of meetings, exchanges, and, above all, innovations for plant production. Innovation has been…

Marc Evrard (Belgian Fruit Valley):

"Inaccuracy of shipping companies since Red Sea incidents makes just-in-time deliveries increasingly challenging"

With Chinese New Year just around the corner, there is always peak traffic for Belgian Fruit Valley. The company, part of BelOrta since last year, has…

AISPRID

€10 million funding for autonomous tomato deleafer

Last year, AISPRID deployed 30 of their autonomous greenhouse deleafers across five major French tomato cooperatives—and they are planning to expand…

GNA launches AV650 Twin

Double vertical packaging machine system for high productivity in multi-reference packaging lines

Designed to maximize productivity, offer great flexibility, and optimize space utilization, Italian company GNA further redefines the packaging…

Miguel Sanz, of Naranjas Miguelito:

"On December 27, in the middle of the Spanish season, there were still Valencian brands selling oranges from South Africa"

The rains in Seville, Spain, have brought the orange harvest to a temporary halt in the province, where the second-season varieties are gradually…

Rispe and Escande Nurseries

Dora, the new variety of russet golden apple

Dora is the new variety of russet golden apple developed by Rispe and Escande Nurseries. It is a cross between the Renetta Grigia di Torriana and…

Strong demand for Iranian Mazafati dates ahead of Ramadan

A few weeks before Ramadan, which this year coincides with the beginning of March, Iranian date exporters are enjoying solid demand and sufficient…

Mushrooms substitute meat in souvlaki and other traditional Greek dishes

Demand for mushrooms is not as high as it was during the festive period but remains strong, according to Mr. Daniil Spanos, General Director of the…

Orange prices drop by up to €48/100 kg across southern Europe in 2024/2025 season

Orange prices have shown distinct patterns across Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal during the months from October to February in the current…

A student challenge that ignites global innovation to transform food systems for a sustainable future

From Earth to the stars: The ReThink food challenge launched

The ReThink Food Challenge is a competition with a mission. With Earth's population climbing toward 10 billion and resources dwindling, the need for…

The use of NSG strawberry varieties in Huelva increased by 16% reaching 58 million plants

The NSG company, specializing in researching and experimenting with new strawberry and berry varieties, has consolidated its strong growth in Spain in the…

Bollo was awarded the Flavor of the Year award for the ninth consecutive year

Bollo's Piel de Sapo melon has been awarded the Flavor of the Year award for the ninth consecutive year. This makes Bollo one of the Spanish brands…

Huercasa will present its new fresh-legumes concept internationally

Huercasa will once again be present at Fruit Logistica, the European fruit and vegetable sector's most important event, which will be held in Berlin…

Post Panamax vessel rates surge 111% in 2024, boosting orders and slowing demolitions

The time charter (TC) rates for Post Panamax container vessels rose by 111% year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2024, hitting 73,330 USD/Day, and has led to a huge…

Antalya, Turkey, 8-20 September 2025

ANFAŞ Fresh Antalya exhibition is back

ANFAŞ Antalya Fair Organization, with its experience of more than a quarter of a century, is preparing to bring the leaders of the fruit and vegetable…

Chilean blueberry exports increased by 7% in week 2 of the year

According to Frutas de Chile's Blueberry Committee's latest Crop Report, Chile exported 11,767 tons of blueberries in the second week of 2025, bringing the…

Turkey's fresh produce exports hit 3.4 billion dollars in 2024

The Mediterranean Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Exporters' Association, with Ferhat Gürüz as its Board Chairman, disclosed that Turkey's fresh fruit and vegetable…

Nutritionist highlights key vegetables for health benefits, including sulforaphane and quercetin

In an interview with Lavan Guardia, nutritionist Luis Zamora emphasized the importance of integrating certain vegetables into daily meals due to their health…

The history and significance of citrus fruits from ancient times to modern challenges

Leonard Cohen's 1967 debut single, "Suzanne," references oranges from China, accurately pointing to the country as the origin of the sweet orange, distinct…

Russia increases vegetable imports from China to $340.3M

Russia boosted its vegetable imports from China in 2024 to $340.3 million, the highest level since 2019, according to data from Chinese customs cited by RIA…

392 Cocaine sheets hidden in banana boxes seized at Caucedo Port

In a collaborative effort, agents from the Dominican Republic's National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD), alongside the Public Ministry and Military…